Father, you have called

The Church of the Resurrection

to open our hearts and minds to Your grace.

Through the power of Your Holy Spirit

give us the strength and the wisdom

to hear Jesus, the true Word of God,

and follow Jesus, our Way and our Life.

May we learn from Him

to surrender our lives into Your Hands in worship

and to live in love and forgiveness of each other.

Then Your Kingdom will come, and Your Will be done

in our homes, where we live our daily lives;

in our parish, where we gather to celebrate the Eucharist;

and in the world, where we work

to bring Your peace, justice and love.

In Jesus’ Name.

Amen.